Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Virat Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Virat Kohli will miss the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 due to a hamstring injury. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the injury, specifying it was sustained during the IPL final on May 31. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named Kohli's replacement, marking his opportunity after scoring a hundred in his last ODI. Agarkar mentioned Kohli could return for the England tour, beginning July 14, depending on his recovery progress.
- •Kohli injured his hamstring during the IPL final on May 31.
- •Jaiswal scored a hundred in his last ODI appearance.
- •The Afghanistan series starts on June 13 in Dharamshala.
- •Kohli's recovery will determine his availability for the England tour.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Virat Kohli replacement named for Afghanistan ODIs, Agarkar delivers positive fitness update
"Virat Kohli will miss the upcoming Afghanistan ODI series due to a hamstring injury sustained in the IPL final. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the setback, stating Kohli might be fit for the England tour starting July 14. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as his replacement for the Afghanistan series, which begins June 13.
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